The speed of sound in oxygen (O2) at a certain temperature is 460 m/s. The speed in helium (He) at the same temperature will be [assume both gases to be ideal]. - VgyanHub

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The speed of sound in oxygen (O2) at a certain temperature is 460 m/s. The speed in helium (He) at the same temperature will be [assume both gases to be ideal].

Options :

a)500m/s
b)650m/s
c)330m/s
d)1420m/s

Answer :

d)1420m/s

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